Download IBM eServer System x3950

Availability without compromise
Analysis® to monitor critical compo-
and system tools. And the x3950 fea-
The x3950 also delivers the high avail-
nents and trigger alerts before prob-
tures Active™ PCI-X 2.0 with up to
ability that mission-critical workloads
lems arise.
266 MHz bandwidth per slot, the new
require with a memory subsystem that
standard for high-performance server
provides outstanding defenses against
Enterprise operating system flexibility
I/O that also preserves compatibility
downtime. IBM Active Memory™ offers
The IBM Datacenter Solution Program
with the existing install base of PCI and
outstanding availability features that are
offers a wide array of technical services
PCI-X 1.0 adapters.
OS independent for maximum flexibility,
for running Microsoft Windows Server
including:
2003 Datacenter x64 Edition up to the
On demand ready
maximum 32-processor configuration.
IBM System x servers are guided by
Cost-effective Red Hat Enterprise Linux
the IBM Systems agenda that outlines
or SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
an IT environment based on simplifica-
solutions provide reliable enterprise
tion and optimization. The IBM Systems
operating systems that help support the
agenda is based on these fundamental
constant uptime required by today’s
principles:
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IBM Chipkill™ memory, allowing
correction of multiple, single-bit
errors using off-the-shelf DIMMs
IBM Memory ProteXion™, keeping
the server running by rerouting
data in the event of an on-DIMM
chip failure to enhance the effectiveness of Chipkill technology
Memory Mirroring, protecting data
by writing simultaneously to independent redundant memory cards
Hot-swap and hot-add memory as
supported by Microsoft Windows
Server™ 2003
data center.
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New economies for investment protection
Many of the integrated features and
innovations offered in the x3950 also
help deliver investment protection by
making organizations ready for the
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next evolution in enterprise server
technologies—the migration to 64-bit
applications on industry-standard
The x3950 also comes with
x86 hardware. Supporting cutting-edge
IBM Director software, an outstanding
dual-core processors, the x3950 fea-
suite of proactive server tools, and the
tures IBM Calibrated Vectored Cooling,
integrated Remote Supervisor Adapter
which helps keep internal components
II SlimLine, a server within the server
cool for optimum performance and
that helps to remotely monitor system
greater longevity. The x3950 also helps
health and deliver high-speed text and
protect the value of your software
console redirect. These combined
investment with a framework that sup-
capabilities power virtual 24x7 opera-
ports new 64-bit enterprise applications
tions with IBM Predictive Failure
along with 32-bit legacy applications
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Virtualization—By automating, optimizing and simplifying complex
infrastructures, businesses can build
more resilient, manageable and
cost-effective systems.
Openness—By supporting and
advancing open standards, enterprises can protect their IT investments both now and in the future.
Collaboration for innovation—By
enabling information on demand,
companies can more easily collaborate with business partners, independent solution vendors and
clients, helping them drive industry
collaboration and provide better
service.
The overall result: a more secure and
resilient IT environment.